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    Corporate Advisory: Investment Banking
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    Introduction from Goodbody

    Tasks in this program

    Task One: Introduction to Corporate Finance
    <30 mins
    Intermediate
    Learn about types of funding, capital structure, and valuation methods
    What you'll learn
    • What corporate advisory teams do
    • The difference between debt and equity
    • What the most common sources of funding are
    • Common methods used to value companies
    What you'll do
    • Meet your supervisor Alexandra, a corporate finance executive at Goodbody
    • Complete a brief multiple choice quiz to confirm your understanding of key corporate advisory concepts
    Corporate Advisory: Investment Banking

    Why complete our Job Simulation

    A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at Goodbody. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.
    Self-paced4-5 hoursNo gradesNo assessmentsadvanced

    Welcome to our programme! We are so excited to have you here.

    Firstly, who is Goodbody and what does the company do? As Ireland’s largest independent corporate finance advisory firm, Goodbody works with business owners, management teams and investors to access capital and execute strategic transactions on their behalf. This can be done in many ways, but typically it involves preparing a business for exit, raising capital through various channels, growing through acquisition or seeking strategic advice.

    The aim of this programme is to develop an understanding of the financial world and in particular, demystify your potential future role as a Corporate Finance (CF) Analyst. 

    The typical day in the life of a CF Analyst can be incredibly varied depending on what deal you are working on, what stage that deal is at, size and complexity, buy side / sell side, etc. In simple terms, CF Analysts help firms optimise resources through many channels, including funding and funding sources, capital structure (the balance between debt and equity), investment decisions and much more.

    Throughout this wider programme, we will learn about capital structure, sources of funding, valuation methods, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) deals, IPOs and ultimately what you can expect if you were to become part of the team at Goodbody.

    We hope this programme provides a great resource for you to upskill and strengthen your CV as you explore career options and a potential career at Goodbody!


    Disclaimer: The sole purpose of this presentation is to assist the recipient in deciding whether it wishes to proceed with a further investigation of the ideas and concepts presented herein. Click here to read the full Disclaimer.

    Skills you will learn and practice:
    Finance Terminology
    Deal Types
    Transaction Methods
    Business Lifecycle
    M&A
    Valuation Methods
    Discounted Cash Flow Model (DCF)
    IPO
    Public
    Equity

    How it works

    Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at Goodbody. No live sessions, all self-paced.
    Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extra curricular activity.
    Stand out in applications. Confidently answer interview questions and explain why you’re a good fit for our team.
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    Corporate Advisory: Investment Banking

    Help our client decide whether to acquire a new business as a Corporate Finance Analyst at Goodbody

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    Complete work that simulates life on the job. 4-5 hours and self-paced.
    Stand out in your application to Goodbody. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

    Get Career Ready

    Complete work that simulates life on the job. 4-5 hours and self-paced.
    Stand out in your application to Goodbody. Show us you're a motivated candidate.